Based on exceptional guest reviews and an impressive listing, Normandie Rentals is being recognized with a “Top Vacation Rental” award on FlipKey. This honour is awarded to a very select group of vacation rental owners based on reviews from past guests. We’re … Continue reading →

We are delighted that the beach near our 6-bed Normandy holiday rental has been awarded the Pavillon Bleu status. “Pavillon Bleu” is part of the French blue flag programme, that awards beaches that meet high quality standards in water facilities, safety, … Continue reading →

Spring 2011 has brought one of the lowest tides for many years for Normandy. These pictures were taken at the St Martin de Brehal beach near our house. Holidaymakers who were staying at Maison Mielles were treated to some exceptional … Continue reading →

I am in the process of starting a new business, called La Gourmande Normande (the Greedy Norman), which come September, all being well, will be providing local and seasonal food products: veg, fruit, dairy, meat, fish etc using a box … Continue reading →

I am always a bit stumped by cauliflower. Apart from cheese sauce what do you do with them? Mike Gantzer, one of our long term helpers, made this recipe last night. it was so unexpectedly delicious that it was gone … Continue reading →

Les Salines, Winter sunset, Saint Martin de Bréhal As you come over the bridge into the village of Saint Martin, this is the view across the marshes. Our house, Maison Mielles, is a couple of minutes walk away.